Jump Starting LS460
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Can the LS460 be jump started or be used to jump another car? It seems that the battery terminals are not accessable for jumper cables. I used to have an Audi with the battery under the rear seat. But there was a terminal block under the hood for jumping. Is there some such thing here somewhere?
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Can the LS460 .....be used to jump another car?
If someone asks you to use your LS460 to jump his car ...................... tell him he can't afford it!![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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If someone asks you to use your LS460 to jump his car ...................... tell him he can't afford it!
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I can now see that you have to remove the plastic housing first. Not too big a deal in an emergency, but I won't be using the LS to jump anyone else's car (unless it's a true emergency and there are no other cars around to jump from). But it's good to know what to do if and when I need to jump the Lex.
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...lets say the engine wont start, but the battery is good. with a button push start, how do you keep cranking the engine until it turns over? do you just hold down the button? or what....
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The engine ECU monitors the startup sequence, and will turn the engine over until it determines that the engine is running. If it doesn't then it will cause a fault in the program and display a warning on your dash display telling you to contact your service advisor. So many electrical and mechanical functions are monitored now that, inasmuch as I used to love tinkering with my cars in the past, I would dread to venture beyond the basics detailed in the Owner's Manual. If you did, you'd still end up at the dealer.
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I would have to be in a desperate situation before I considered jump starting my new Lexus and even then would only use the booster battery I carry in the trunk. I'd call the dealer for what would probably be warranty service anyway.
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I agree with you Dave. With all the electronics in this car, a severe voltage spike (which can and does happen when jumping from another vehicle) I'd be afraid of frying something.
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